Trying to organise a round of golf around your busy lifestyle is an impossible task when taking the kids from where they want to go on the weekend, you’ll often find when you finally do have some time to yourself it will be spent glaring at the weather forecast hoping…

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Every year, fuel costs seem to creep up just when you think they can’t get any higher. Train tickets see an increased percentage applied each January and even flying costs are well, sky-high at the minute! Travelling abroad is also costing more with poor exchange rates following the Brexit vote.…

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18 months ago we moved into our new build, 4 bedroom house. It was a step up in size from where we had been previously, and seemed enormous when we looked around it. Big empty spaces, fitted wardrobes, huge kitchen diner, a garage. But isn’t it funny how easily that space…

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How is half term treating you? We have had a little bit of sunshine, but we could definitely do with some more! In case you are new here – let us tell you what Tried & Tested is all about. We all know how useful reviews can be. Most bloggers…

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With 4 kids in the house, we have a LOT of toys, and one of the most popular with all of them is our collection of Playmobil. It seems to appeal to all age ranges, and is perfect for encouraging imaginative play and interaction. The Playmobil Super 4 is the…

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